RPGA Architect

Barcelona, Spain·Added 5 months ago

Q-TECH

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What they offer

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Q-TECH doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

This job was published 5 months ago

The role

We're currently partnering with a global engineering-driven company (focused on test & measurement, communications, quantum computing, etc.) that is building one of the most advanced real-time synchronization systems in the market.

They are looking for aSenior FPGA Architectto join their R&D team in Barcelona.

The technical challenge

You would be working on a product that enables multiple instruments (each with its own FPGA) to behave as a single, tightly synchronized system in real time.

We're talking about:

  • Distributed systems with multiple FPGAs

  • Deterministic execution with phase coherence

  • Synchronization and communication across thousands of channels

  • Use cases inquantum computing, radar, 5G/6G, and MIMO systems

This is not an isolated IP problem - it's asystem-level architecture challenge.

The role

They're looking for someone with strong architectural thinking who still enjoys being hands-on.

  • Define FPGA architecture aligned with the overall system

  • Decide what belongs in hardware vs software

  • Design synchronization and communication layers across FPGAs

  • Collaborate closely with software teams (C++) and technical stakeholders

  • Translate complex use cases into real solutions

  • Stay involved in implementation (~50% hands-on)

The team

  • Barcelona-based R&D team, highly international (40+ nationalities)

  • Close collaboration with US-based teams

  • Working alongside another very senior FPGA engineer

  • Strong engineering culture, focused on quality and long-term thinking (not delivery-driven)

Tech stack

  • SystemVerilog (core)

  • Xilinx / Vivado

  • FPGA validation, simulation, static timing analysis

  • C++ environment (understanding HW/SW interaction is key)

What they're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in digital electronics / FPGA

  • Proven experience as an FPGA Architect

  • Strong system-level design mindset

  • Solid background in validation, simulation, and timing

  • Collaborative, with strong technical judgment

Why this could be interesting

  • Highly complex product with real impact in cutting-edge industries

  • Deep technical challenges (not maintenance or trivial legacy work)

  • International, engineering-driven environment

  • Growth phase with strong product expansion

About Q-TECH

Q-TECH is a technology recruitment company founded in 2000, with a team of 20 people and annual revenue of approximately 2 million euros. The company specializes in connecting IT professionals with companies, focusing on tech talent acquisition across various departments including backend, frontend, data, infrastructure, and more.

Q-TECH operates with a hybrid work model in Barcelona, Spain, and emphasizes a close, authentic approach to recruitment. The company is active in the IT community and offers roles in areas such as cloud administration, software development, and project management, making it a potential opportunity for international tech professionals seeking to work in Spain.

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